Life Rebooted with Copy and Paste-Chapter 105. You Were Saying?

Flames roared into the sky. As if doused with oil, the uncontrollable inferno swept over the Nagas and Karil.

[You have defeated a monster. You have gained Experience Points (EXP).]

[You have defeated a monster. You have gained Experience Points (EXP).]

[You have defeated a monster. You have gained Experience Points (EXP).]

...

Countless status messages appeared in front of him. Forsaking the thought of controlling the raging beast of fire, Kim Do-Joon simply observed the movement of energy from the center of the chaos.

“Kyaaaah!”

The Nagas, who had been swarming to kill him, were engulfed in flames, burning away. The crackling of fire and the stench of scorched flesh filled the air. After a brief moment, Kim Do-Joon withdrew his energy.

Around him lay nothing but the charred remains of the Nagas. There were dozens of them, their lives snuffed out.

“Krrr...!”

Not all of the Nagas were dead, though. A few on the outskirts had managed to escape just in time, avoiding the flames.

However, none of them dared to charge at Kim Do-Joon again. The surviving Nagas fled without looking back. For a moment, Kim Do-Joon considered chasing after them, but then shook his head.

Hunting down the stragglers wouldn’t take much effort, but there was no point. It’d be more efficient to move on to the next island.

"First, let’s check the leader’s body..."

He scanned the charred remains and soon found Karil’s corpse among them. Without hesitation, Kim Do-Joon turned and began walking toward the coastline.

***

[You have conquered Zone 12.]

[You have conquered Zone 6.]

[You have conquered Zone 15.]

...

One by one, the islands and their Nagarajas fell to him.

"This place is easily four times the size of yours," Kim Do-Joon remarked.

“Can you stop comparing every island to mine?” Ashunaga snapped in frustration.

Kim Do-Joon’s routine was always the same. He dealt with the scouts first, worked his way to the Aether Core in the center, then took down the Nagaraja protecting it. After that, he absorbed the Core’s energy.

The Aether Core hanging from his side now gleamed with a brilliant light, and his body was filled with even more mana. It wasn’t quite as potent as gulping down an elixir, but it’d be enough.

―You’re progressing ridiculously fast, you know that?

Oh really?

According to Karlish, the rate at which Kim Do-Joon was accumulating mana was far from ordinary. Buoyed by this confidence, he set out to conquer more islands, his eyes ablaze with determination.

Suddenly, Kim Do-Joon’s eyes widened as he arrived at a new island.

“Wait... This place is?”

It was enormous, far larger than any he had seen before.

“We should turn back,” Ashunaga warned, trembling slightly as she stood beside him.

She explained that this island was home to one of the most powerful and influential Nagarajas. However, when Kim Do-Joon showed no signs of retreating, she clutched her chest in frustration.

"Just in terms of size alone, this place is at least ten times larger than mine! Not to mention the strength of its warriors!"

Despite her earlier protests about comparisons, Ashunaga was now the one making them, a clear sign of her desperation to avoid a fight. However, there was no way Kim Do-Joon would back down.

If this place has the strongest Nagaraja... Could they be the boss of the labyrinth?

It was likely that the Nagaraja here was the boss of this entire labyrinth. With that thought in mind, Kim Do-Joon confidently strode toward the island. Ashunaga, momentarily flustered, hurried to follow him.

"Why are you coming along?" Kim Do-Joon asked, glancing back at her.

“If you die, I’m going to beg the Nagaraja of this island to spare my life!” she grumbled.

There was no point in running now that they had reached the island. If Kim Do-Joon died, she knew she would be hunted down next. Seeing her distressed face, Kim Do-Joon chuckled quietly.

"You sure worry about the strangest things. Don’t worry, I’m not going to die," said Kim Do-Joon, his voice calm and steady.

“You don’t understand! Rixit is incredibly powerful!” Ashunaga retorted, panic rising in her voice.

"Rixit, huh? That must be the name of the Nagaraja here," Kim Do-Joon mused as they made their way toward the center of the island.

Something felt off, though. By now, they should have encountered at least a couple of scouts, but the path remained eerily clear. It was not that the island was devoid of Nagas either. There were plenty of footprints and signs of their presence scattered throughout the forest.

Kim Do-Joon tilted his head in confusion as they ventured further. Eventually, he understood why. Unlike the small villages or camps on the other islands, this one had a fortress. Tall, wooden barricades surrounded the large settlement, and guards stood watch at the entrance. If someone unfamiliar with Nagas saw this place, they might have mistaken it for a human town.

"Yeah, it’s definitely different..." Kim Do-Joon muttered, taking in the sight.

"That’s why we should—" Ashunaga began, ready to plead with him to turn back, but her words caught in her throat.

A spear flew from Kim Do-Joon’s hand.

Babababam—!

The entrance of the wooden barricade exploded into splinters as the spear smashed through it. Without hesitation, Kim Do-Joon charged straight in.

***

Krrk!

"Human, you say? That’s surprising. I thought the human race had gone extinct long ago," Rixit, the Nagaraja of the fortress, muttered as he listened to his subordinate's report.

He tilted his head in confusion. For as long as he could remember, In this world, there had not been anything but his kind—the Blue Nagas. Yet somehow, a human had apparently appeared out of nowhere.

Well, it doesn’t really matter.

Rixit slowly rose from his chair. It didn't matter whether the enemy was human or not. What truly interested him was how he’d deal with the intruder who had dared to invade his territory.

And he came alone?

A single enemy attack was unheard of. Even for him, it was rare to face just one opponent with his superior military force. In Naga society, numbers symbolized strength, and battles typically involved large forces.

Confident and relaxed, Rixit stepped outside to see for himself. However, the scene that greeted him left him utterly shocked.

"Kyaaaah!" "Kyaaak!"

What was unfolding before him shouldn’t have been possible. His soldiers weren’t mindless brutes; they fought with discipline, using carefully crafted formations and tactics like a trained army. Yet, all of that was proving useless. Their defenses were being torn apart by a single man.

Above all, the intruder wasn’t using strategy or treachery. He was breaking through purely by strength, smashing the defensive lines with raw, overwhelming power.

“This is...”

Rixit’s face hardened. Every time the enemy swung his spear, flames surged around him like a hellish tide, consuming his soldiers. Those who barely survived the initial onslaught regrouped and charged again, only to meet the same fate. They couldn’t even scratch the man before dying pointless deaths.

This is dangerous.

Rixit made his decision in an instant. With an opponent like this, sheer numbers were useless. In the worst case scenario, where all of his soldiers were wiped out, even if he somehow defeated the intruder, his reign would be over. The other Nagarajas from neighboring islands would sense his weakness and attack.

He shouted toward the battlefield, "Fall back!"

At his command, the Nagas immediately retreated, forming a wide, circular clearing around the intruder.

Kim Do-Joon stood at the center, calm and unflinching. His gaze shifted to the figure who had just issued the command. Rixit, the Nagaraja, emerged from the ranks, riding a massive horned wolf. He dismounted gracefully and stood before Kim Do-Joon.

He’s big...

The first thing that struck Kim Do-Joon was the sheer size of Rixit and his mount. The horned wolf that Rixit rode was far larger than the one he had arrived on, almost the size of a small bus.

Besides, the Nagaraja himself was different from the others. While most Nagas used curved swords, Rixit wielded a massive weapon with an unusually long handle, resembling a glaive more than a typical blade.

Their eyes locked for a moment in the air, then Rixit charged first, determined to crush Kim Do-Joon with brute force. He brought his enormous glaive down with all his strength, aiming to cleave Kim Do-Joon in half.

Clang!

Kim Do-Joon raised his spear to block the strike, then clicked his tongue. The impact was so powerful that his feet sank into the ground. He had to retreat quickly, lest he stuck like a nail driven into the earth.

Rixit’s eyes gleamed as he saw Kim Do-Joon withdraw, sensing an advantage from his first blow. Emboldened, he pushed forward, aiming to end the battle swiftly.

“Kneel before me!” Rixit roared.

The shout was so loud it felt like it was shaking the very air, making Kim Do-Joon wince from the noise. While his ears rang, it didn’t cause any actual harm, and it certainly wasn’t enough to make him surrender. But to his surprise, the roar was not meant for him.

Around them, the two hundred to three hundred Nagas who had formed a ring to watch the fight all dropped to their knees, bowing deeply to Rixit.

[The reverence of the Nagas gathers around Rixit, the Nagaraja.]

[Due to the Nagaraja’s trait, Leader’s Bloodline, Rixit’s physical abilities have greatly increased.]

Kim Do-Joon’s eyes widened as the status message appeared. He didn’t know Nagarajas had such abilities? Up until now, he had always killed them before they could do anything.

Why didn’t Ashunaga warn me about this?

“Hey, why didn’t you say anything—” he asked, glancing back at her.

However, what he saw made his jaw drop in disbelief. Ashunaga, like the other Nagas, was trembling on the ground, bowing her head in fear.

“What are you doing?” Kim Do-Joon asked with irritation in his voice.

“EeekI I-I didn’t mean to... I just... it happened without thinking— Ah! Look up!” Ashunaga stammered, lifting her head in panic.

Kim Do-Joon narrowed his eyes at her suspiciously, but now wasn’t the time to argue. Rixit was already rushing at him again, his massive glaive coming down with terrifying force.

Clang!

Kim Do-Joon rolled to the side, narrowly avoiding the strike. Even though he deflected the blow, his hands were still stinging from the impact. The message didn’t lie—Rixit’s strength had increased significantly!

Clang! Clang, clang!

Rixit’s relentless assault continued, his glaive rained down like lightning. Kim Do-Joon skillfully dodged and deflected each strike. However, the horned wolf that Rixit rode made things even more difficult. It constantly lunged at Kim Do-Joon, trying to gore and maul him with its horns and powerful jaws.

This is on a whole different level compared to the Sky Beak boss.

Kim Do-Joon felt a rare sense of respect for his opponent. Until now, the monsters he had faced all had clear strengths and weaknesses, thanks to their unusual body structures. He had been able to exploit those weaknesses easily, like when he quickly took down the Sky Beaks.

However, Rixit was different. He didn’t rely on any unique tricks or special abilities. He was simply strong. On top of that, he had the high ground, riding a massive wolf, which gave him a significant advantage against Kim Do-Joon, who was on foot.

Clear out anything that’s in the way first.

Seeing an opening, Kim Do-Joon baited the horned wolf to attack. As expected, the beast lunged at him, its jaws wide open, ready to swallow him whole. In one swift motion, he infused his spear with the power of the Heart of Flame and thrusted it deep into the wolf’s gaping mouth.

Crunch!

Even as the spear pierced through its throat, the horned wolf stubbornly tried to bite down on Kim Do-Joon’s arm. However, its teeth couldn’t penetrate his hardened skin, thanks to his powerful defensive technique, Invincible Body.

Swoosh—!

Seeing that his horned wolf had been taken down, Rixit’s eyes flashed briefly. It was unfortunate, but still was an opportunity. There was no way Kim Do-Joon could easily pull that spear out when it was buried so deep.

"You fool!" Rixit sneered, raising his crescent blade high with both hands, ready to strike.

Little did he know, Kim Do-Joon didn’t need to pull the spear out.

Go.

At his silent command, the energy of the Heart of Flame within the still-embedded spear tip ignited.

Baaam—!

A violent burst of flames erupted from the wolf’s insides, shattering bone and flesh in every direction. The deadly shards, along with the intense heat from the explosion, engulfed both Kim Do-Joon and Rixit.

“Aaargh!” Rixit screamed as jagged bones pierced his skin. His entire body caught on fire.

His blood boiled, and his vision blurred from the searing heat. As a Naga adapted to cold climates, Rixit had little resistance to such scorching temperatures. However, Kim Do-Joon stood unfazed.

While he felt the impact of the explosion, his Invincible Body was unscathed by a few bone fragments. Besides, no matter how wild and powerful the Heart of Flame was, it’d never harm its master. Not that it’d matter if it could. With seventy-five percent Fire Resistance and his Superior Regeneration effect, Kim Do-Joon wouldn’t suffer nearly as much damage as Rixit.

“Kuk... Ugh...”

Rixit groaned in agony, falling to his knees. He was covered in burns. Kim Do-Joon stepped toward him.

Gritting his teeth, Rixit forced himself up, swinging his crescent blade. This time, there was no force behind it. His advantage of height, the momentum from the earlier leap, and the power of his mount were all gone.

It was a heavy blow, but nowhere near what it had been. Kim Do-Joon deflected it with ease.

In the end, after exchanging a few more blows, Kim Do-Joon’s spear pierced Rixit’s heart.

[You have defeated a monster. You have gained Experience Points (EXP).]

He kicked Rixit’s chest and yanked the spear free. Blood spurted into the air like a fountain, and Rixit’s massive body crumpled to the ground.

“Kyaaak?” “Keauk—”

Seeing their once-fearless king dead at their feet, the other Nagas were thrown into chaos. Some trembled in fear, turning to flee. Others stood confused, not knowing what to do. A few even raised their weapons at Kim Do-Joon, but none dared to charge at him. They froze as his cold, killing gaze swept over them.

What should I do with them?

Kim Do-Joon thought about killing them all. However, his thoughts were interrupted by something that caught his eye. There, staring at Rixit’s body with her mouth agape, was Ashunaga, one of the remaining Nagas.

Kim Do-Joon clapped his hands, an idea forming in his mind.

“Hey, you.”

“Y-yes? What do you want?” Ashunaga’s tone had noticeably changed.

Her tone became more respectful and even fearful of Kim Do-Joon.

“If you’re a Nagaraja, you can also do what that guy did, right?”

Kim Do-Joon pointed at Rixit’s corpse.

“What Rixit did...?”

Ashunaga’s eyes widened. After listening to what Kim Do-Joon said, she remembered that Rixit was now dead and that made her the only Nagaraja here. Slowly, she looked around at the other Nagas, realization dawning on her.

She stood abruptly, her spine straightening as if she could not afford to appear weak. Clearing her throat, she shouted, her voice ringing through the air.

“From now on, I am your leader!”

Her words echoed with authority. The chaos subsided, and one by one, the Nagas lowered their heads in submission to her. Her voice was loud and clear, and it seemed to yield the desired effect. Slowly, the Nagas began to calm down, bowing their heads toward her in acknowledgment.

[The reverence of the Nagas gathers around Ashunaga, the Nagaraja.]

[Due to the Nagaraja’s trait, Leader’s Bloodline, Ashunaga’s physical abilities have greatly increased.]

Ashunaga felt her strength surging. The difference was staggering compared to her own small island, which had barely thirty Nagas. Here, there were over three hundred. The sheer number alone set them apart.

A sense of invincibility washed over her, making her feel that she could achieve anything. She let out a sinister chuckle.

"Mwehehehe!"

With this power, she felt like conquering the world was no longer just a dream. Her imagination raced, rapidly constructing visions of a vast Naga empire, with herself crowned as the first Empress. However, just as her thoughts were reaching that grand climax, Kim Do-Joon’s voice snapped her out of her daydream.

“What a convenient trait you’ve got there.”

Ashunaga glared at him, the servile demeanor she had shown earlier vanishing entirely.

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“What?” Kim Do-Joon said.

“You insolent human. You’ve been bossing me around all this time!”

With a defiant snarl, she picked up Rixit’s massive crescent blade. The spear, which had once been so heavy she could barely lift it, now felt as light as a twig. Emboldened by her newfound strength, she twirled the blade and charged at Kim Do-Joon.

However, with a single punch, Kim Do-Joon sent her sprawling to the ground.

“Squawk!”

He calmly approached her, pried the crescent blade from her grip, and casually held it in one hand as if it weighed nothing. Ashunaga’s face turned pale with shock.

“You were saying?” Kim Do-Joon asked.

“I-I’m sorry!” she stammered, reverting to her submissive self in less than a minute.

***

Leaving Ashunaga to manage the situation outside, Kim Do-Joon entered the temple. This one was by far the largest he had encountered on the islands so far. Unlike the other temples, where the Aether Core was prominently displayed atop the altar, this one was different.

Kim Do-Joon ventured deeper into the structure, passing through several chambers before he finally found it.

[Ice Crystal Core]

It was unlike any Core he had seen before—its color a brilliant, icy blue, and much larger than any of the others. It seemed to be waiting for him.